Assessment Specifications
Level 3 Social Studies 2023
General information
Domain |
Social Studies |
Method of assessment |
Written examination |
Standards |
Information relating to both achievement standards
The assessment will be available to candidates in paper or digital format. Further information about digital external assessments can be found on the Digital Assessment: NCEA Online page.
Candidates will be required to write an essay or a series of paragraphs for each standard.
Candidates are encouraged to write a concise response of no more than 800–900 words (5–6 pages). Assessment will be based on the quality of the response rather than its length.
Candidates will need to demonstrate understanding of the overall intent of the standard rather than all the specifics of the explanatory notes.
Information in planning spaces will not be marked.
Specific information for individual achievement standards
Standard |
91596 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of ideological responses to an issue |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
4 |
Candidates will be expected to use knowledge, understanding, and skills learnt during their Social Studies course.
The issue used by candidates must be current.
Standard |
91598 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
4 |
Candidates will be provided with a resource booklet and will be expected to analyse the resources, using skills learnt during their Social Studies course.
The context provided will be the future of medicine.